Postcode RM8 1LS is located in a major urban area, within the Whalebone ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region , and forms part of the Becontree Heath area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,855 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1LS.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £362,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £415,000 |
10 years price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1LS postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.